Services
Psychological Therapy
Autism Assessments
ADHD Assessments
Adult Austism/ADHD Assessments
Standard psychology therapy sessions run for 50 minutes and are available via face to face or telehealth. Please contact us in relation to fees.
Medicare referrals, NDIS, Workcover and Victims of Crime referrals are welcome.
Alison does not take referrals for writing Court or Legal Reports or TAC.
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Battery of pre-screeners and quantitative assessments are sent to both parents and teachers.
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Clinical Interview with parent(s) without child.
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1 hour appointment for child (ADOS - Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule)
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School or kindergarten observation if necessary
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Diagnostic report inclusive of recommendations.
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Feedback appointment for parents - includes diagnostic report - approx. 4 weeks after ADOS appointment.
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First appointment with parent for developmental assessment session
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Child assessment session (Cognitive assessment, WPPSI IV - WISC V)
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Information collection from parents and the child's educator (e.g. Vanderbilt NICHQ/Browns Executive Functioning Scale, Connor's Rating Scale)
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School Observation and educator feedback.
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Feedback appointment for parent - includes diagnostic report - approx. 3-6 weeks after Initial Assessment appointment
If you are an adult seeking an Autism assessment please note there are two different fee structures:
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Assessment to explore if an Autism diagnosis helps you to understand your experience (this includes a letter confirming your diagnosis.
2. Assessment/diagnosis requiring a formal report (used to apply for funding)
Please note, for adults seeking an ADHD assessment/diagnosis only and who would like to explore medication options​​​​​. As psychologists are not able to prescribe medication it may be more cost effective to see a psychiatrist who specialises in ADHD assessment. Talk to your GP about a referral to a psychiatrist.